Hi,
I am in texas for 2 or 3 years, then I will have to go back in France.
It seems that kayak fishing is very fun here. So, why not buying a kayak.
The problem is that I would like to it back in France in 2 or 3 years... that
is why I though about inflatable kayak.
Did anyone try one's ?
I have seen one pretty cool at sportsmans warehouse, around 385dollars I think.
Do you think this is a good solution ? ... if I have a good pump ....
what about inflatble kayak ?
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I doubt if inflatable kayaks would tolerate the primary sites one would fish in saltwater bays (oyster reefs) or freshwater lakes (rocks, limbs & stumps). They might be alright for open-water areas, where few obsticles would be encountered (except maybe a hook - if you're fishing).
Also (from a fishing perspective), it might be a challenge to stow and transport the gear that one would want to have available.
But, if you're dead-set on an inflatable, you might check out this CraigsList item.... http://houston.craigslist.org/spo/246489832.html. I have no idea what model it might be - but the price sounds very cheap ($50).
Also (from a fishing perspective), it might be a challenge to stow and transport the gear that one would want to have available.
But, if you're dead-set on an inflatable, you might check out this CraigsList item.... http://houston.craigslist.org/spo/246489832.html. I have no idea what model it might be - but the price sounds very cheap ($50).
Inflatable Canoe & Kayaks
Canoe and Kayak magazine did an article on New-Generation Inflatables in Oct 06. From what I read the inflatables have gotten better. Prices were $700 to $2400 in the reviews.
Like CypressAG83 said
You can get a solid hull for same or much less that will work in this area.
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Like CypressAG83 said
I doubt if inflatable kayaks would tolerate the primary sites one would fish in saltwater bays (oyster reefs) or freshwater lakes (rocks, limbs & stumps). They might be alright for open-water areas, where few obsticles would be encountered (except maybe a hook - if you're fishing).
You can get a solid hull for same or much less that will work in this area.
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Re: Inflatable Canoe & Kayaks
TrailShoe wrote:You can get a solid hull for same or much less that will work in this area.
True; but the solid hulls would pose a big issue when it comes time to board the plane back to France. Even folding-hull inflatables would pose a similar problem.
http://www.bicsportkayaks.com/kayaks/yakka_range.php?lang=us#
Back to the original question, it might be best to invest in a "used" SOT while state-side, and then recover as much of its value as possible (sell it) before going back across the big waters.